This consultation started on 12th November 2009 and ends on 5th February 2010.

This consultation seeks your views on the Government's proposals on fisheries that should continue to be licensed, these are net and trap licences for certain salmon and trout fisheries, and those that will require to seek an authorisation, this includes fisheries for eels, smelt, lamprey, Chinese Mitten Crab and any new fishery. The Environment Agency, who are tasked with regulating fisheries through licences, must issue licences to all who apply. However, there are some fisheries that can seriously impact stocks or the aquatic environment and therefore should be subject to tighter controls. The new Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 gives Ministers the power to decide which fisheries should be licensed and which should require an authorisation.

Accompanying documents:

The following documents relating to this consultation are available: Consultation letter List of consultees Impact Assessment

http://www.tellthemwhatyouthink.org/consultation/con-2680-net-trap-licences-authorisations